Trouble in Heaven

Christian Louboutin · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2016

≈ $275 · 80ml · approx. retail

The most provocative of Christian Louboutin's 2016 launch trio. A powdery oriental-floral pairing iris and rose over a dense base of amber, patchouli, tonka bean and labdanum, marketed by the house as the scent for the woman who wants to provoke.

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

FallWinterEveningSpecial Occasion

Perfumer

Pierre Negrin

French · 16 in collection

IFF perfumer known for bold, modern compositions.

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